Effective at 1 p.m. Mountain Time on Friday, August 28, the off-road vehicles (ORV) prohibition will be rescinded on Crown land throughout the Southeast Fire…
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Trail opening and volunteer celebration Sept. 8
Everyone is invited to join us on September 8 at 7 p.m. to honour the Electoral Area B Volunteer of the Year, Joanne Gareau, and…
Mayor McCormick explains Peak-to-Platzl situation
City of Kimberley Mayor Don McCormick recently outlined the fate of the Peak-to-Platzl trail. “In 2022, the city hired geotechnical engineers to assess instability issues…
Fernie resident to run Triple Crown for Watershed Alliance
Fernie resident Hunter Kirschner intends to run the Fernie Triple Crown (Mt. Proctor, Three Sisters, and Mt. Fernie) back-to-back in a single push for his…
St. Margaret’s Cemetery care outlined by city
The City of Fernie manages and maintains St. Margaret’s Cemetery, an important place of remembrance and a valued part of our community’s history. We would…
Three new wildfires reported in region
BC Wildfire Service this morning reports three new lightning-caused wildfires in the region. Two of the fires started overnight thanks to some intense thunderstorm activity…
Harry Manx performing in Invermere Sept. 2
Harry Manx is bringing his blend of blues and roots music to Invermere’s Columbia Valley Centre on September 2, from 7 to 10 p.m. Harry Manx has spent…
Happy National Dog Day
Today we’re celebrating all the incredible police dogs who work alongside their handlers with courage, loyalty and dedication. And a special shoutout to our own…
Foundation celebrating 30 years with 10 grants
Ten $10,000 grants will support community-led solutions across the Kootenays The Kootenay Savings Community Foundation is celebrating 30 years of community investment by opening a…
Area restriction rescinded for Jumbo Creek area
The BC Wildfire Service continues to respond to the Jumbo Creek wildfire (N21071) in the Jumbo Creek area. This wildfire is estimated to be 1,136 hectares and…